10 Accessories to Carry for Camping

Camping and tent, these two words go side by side. Sleeping under the stars may have that touch of fantasy, but sleeping in the open will be far from it. So, if you don’t want to sleep in the open, put a tent in your bag while packing for camping. You must keep a few things in mind when you are picking a tent, especially the fact that it must be appropriate for the weather of the camping spot. If you are not sure, ask the store where you are buying the tent from. The size of the tent matters as well. There are small tents for two or even bigger ones for four or more people to stay together, so make sure to choose a tent that will comfortably accommodate all your ‘tent-mates’.

Trust me, you will want a sleeping bag, even if you have the best of the tent. The temperature of a camping spot may drop drastically at night. In such a scenario, a sleeping bag will stop you from freezing. There are a few other things to worry about, other than the temperature. The ground where you have set up your tent, maybe bumpy or damp. Imagine the discomfort of sleeping on uneven, wet ground in freezing temperature. Also, don’t forget the insects. So, now you know why a sleeping bag is necessary. Throw in a sleeping mat as well, if you have the budget!

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Roaming around in the dark, even if you are a brave soul, is not a good idea. Moreover, sleeping in a completely dark tent is not advisable either. Take a lamp, lantern, torch, or something similar when you go camping. A light source like a portable, battery-powered one, is one of the camping necessities. It will come in handy when you want to find something in your tent or your way around the camp or want to respond to nature’s call.

Hydration is important, especially when you are walking on a rough path, under the scorching rays of the sun. You will get streams or ponds of clear water, but not everywhere. So water bottles are basic camping essentials. Carry them with you, so that you can fill them whenever you get clear water.

Getting a cut or sprain is natural when you are camping. But you should be prepared for all these things. Pack a first aid kid with band-aids, ointments and similar items in your first aid kit. Even if you don’t need the first aid box, someone else might, so it’s always a good idea to be prepared. The newest addition to the list of things you need for camping is a sanitiser and face masks. Not only during a pandemic but in general as well, sanitisers should be a must.

This might not seem to be on the list of required things for camping, but it is very important. Mosquito bites are irritating and can even lead you to getting some diseases. If not mosquitoes, there may be other bugs that can be an inconvenience, especially when you’re sleeping at night. In such cases, natural bug sprays can save your day (and night). You can’t convince the mosquitos not to bite you, but a mosquito repellent can.

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Suppose you are from Mumbai. You have decided to camp near Mumbai with your friends. You may feel like you know the place. Even when you know your way around your camping spot, it is advisable to have a map with you. The changing position of the sun can make a familiar route seem strange. If you are going to remote areas, a map definitely falls among the list of things needed for camping. People are becoming more accustomed to the digital era. So, a fully charged GPS will do the job as well.

If you are camping in the snow-covered mountains, a sundress or casual shorts will be a bad choice. Hence, pack clothes according to the weather. If you are going somewhere cold, pack warm clothes. For rainy weather, raincoats are absolutely necessary. But don’t make the mistake of packing tons of clothes. Ultimately, you will have to carry around a heavy backpack.

Trekking shoes are essential, because although you are not trekking, you may have to walk for miles on rough roads. Hats and sunglasses are helpful, too.

Camping without bonfires is incomplete. You will get the wood you need around your camp, but you will have to carry a firestarter like a lighter or a matchbox. Make sure you keep them safely so that you don’t end up in an accident. Also, ensure that they don’t get wet. A wet matchbox is as good as not having a matchbox at all.

This one may not seem like an important item you need, but this it surely is. Imagine, camping in a spot, dumping all your waste there and going back one or two years later to find the waste still lying around!

It is your responsibility to keep the place around you clean. You may not find dustbins everywhere. So, carry trash bags with you and put all waste in the trash bag. Then throw the trash bag whenever you find a dustbin. After all, we must leave the earth a better place than we found.

To make your next camping trip the best experience of your life, all you need is an amazing camping destination and this list of top 10 camping accessories. What are you waiting for? Start planning and don’t forget to pack the things you need.